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    2000 40hp 2 stroke VRO,goes to half power,bad idle,lotsa new parts

    I've had this back to the boat mechanic 3 times now. The motor sat for 4 years, bought it used, sent it to mechanic to have above-floor 12-gal gas tank flushed and told him to do the general cleaning and checkup such as rebuild carbs, change the gas filter, check lower unit, change the plugs...
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    40hp 2003.where to find used part and one additional help question

    Is there a scrapyard or place where boats and or motors are parted out in the U.S.? I just want a plastic piece for the top of the hood for my 2003 4 stroke 40HP. The piece that is used for lifting the hood towards the rear of the motor. It would be a cheap shipping item. Just removes with 3...
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    opinion on what brand new 4 stroke to buy

    May I have an opinion or 2 on buying a new 40 or 50 hp 4stroke motor? I hear Honda is the king about $8300.00 installed,long shaft,power tilt 50hp..Yamaha about $300.00 less..Mercury only builds motors,not cars,not mototcycles,nor lawnmowers so they have the experience and can be about $1200.00...
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    will Honda 90 4 stroke work on 1988 19ft blue fin sporstman?

    I have a chance to buy a 1988 19 foot Blue fin sportsman model. The open bow,front removable pedestal seat model. It has a force 85hp on it. I have a chance at a 2007 Honda 90hp 4 stroke to put on it. Will the transom hold that big honda or is it too heavy of a motor for it? I can't get to the...
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    New to site.Help onForce 85hp opinion,CMC power trim, and Blue fin

    Hello to all here. Nice to visit a site with much help offered by informed boaters. I've been looking for a 17-19ft aluminum open bow boat mostly for fishing. I ran across a very clean 1988 19ft bluefin sportsman with a 1988 85hp Force(non tilt) outboard on it. The motor has not been run in 4...
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